Karolina Lehman, Beijing

Concierge.com's insider take:

China is known for its porcelain, and designer Karolina Lehman carries on the tradition by giving her painted tableware a vibrant modern twist. Her eye-catching patterns—swirling goldfish, colorful birds and flowers, or traditional blue-and-white motifs—adorn plates, dishes, ashtrays, candlesticks, and even lamps that can be wired for American currents.